The article explores the critical distinction between symptomatic remission and functional recovery in mental health, particularly in psychosis. It emphasizes that while symptomatic remission typically occurs within weeks with appropriate treatment, complete functional recovery—encompassing improved psychosocial and occupational functioning—may take months or years, or might never happen. The author shares personal experiences as a parent and psychiatrist, aiming to educate families and individuals about the complexities of mental illness, treatment processes, and the significant impact of stressors on both psychosis and depression.
Functional recovery from psychosis is often misunderstood; it can take years or may never occur, contrasting sharply with typical symptomatic remission timelines.
Symptomatic remission primarily addresses symptoms but fails to capture the broader aspects of functional recovery, highlighting the need for a comprehensive treatment perspective.
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